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Small group Manatee Tour with In-Water Divemaster/Photographer

Small group Manatee Tour with In-Water Divemaster/Photographer

Overview

Just like our regular tours, you can swim alongside manatees for even longer. Only 6 people per vessel allows for a more personal experience The price includes all equipment, full 5mm wet suits, mask, snorkel, towel service, hot chocolate, coffee, hot showers, boat coats and heated changing facility.

City: Crystal River

Thu 07 Nov

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Starting at $89.04

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Thu 07 Nov

Starting at $89.04

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Boat Coats for cold mornings!

US Coast Guard certified captain and Professionally Insured in water guide!

Use of Full 5mm wet-suits (for extra warmth), Mask & Snorkels

Towel Service

Coffee, Hot Chocolate, bottle water

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Wet-suits available in children's size 6 up to 3XL
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
Gear/equipment sanitised between use
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (607)

Lara Jean O

Feb 2018

We went on the 6:30 am tour with only 2 other people. We had captains Dustin and Bob as our guides and they were both awesome. They obviously care about these animals a great deal and explained very clearly how best to enjoy the interactions with the manatees. We can't wait to go back someday!!!

Response from Host

Feb 2018

Thank you for your review. Captain Dustin and Bob truly care about their customers and it shows on a daily basis. Thanks for Coming!!

T H

Feb 2018

Our swim with the manatees tour was amazing! Captain Lance and Jason were great! We had an excellent time and saw manatees and tons of cool fish. We left on the 6:30am tour and it was worth it. There weren’t many people out which helps because the more people the more crowded to scare the manatees. By the time we heading in there were so many people.

Response from Host

Feb 2018

Thank you for taking the time to write a review. We do agree the early morning tours beat the crowds. "The early bird gets the worm" Thank you again!!

Anonymous

Feb 2018

To celebrate my husband’s birthday, we decided to spend a long weekend in Crystal River to enjoy the beautiful scenery and swim with manatees! After researching a few tour companies, we chose the Adventure Center at Plantation Resort and are so glad we did. We arrived on Friday and decided to take a sunset cruise. Capt Bob and Capt Ed were informative and fun! We took a quick detour to see a few manatees on our way out to the Gulf. It was a spectacular sunset! Postcard perfect! The boat was spacious and comfortable. The captains were wonderful. The scenery was perfect. A great add on to our weekend. For Saturday morning, we booked a semi private manatee tour. We’ve been on snorkel tours all over the world with too many people on boats and wanted to be in a smaller group (6 Max). We wanted a smaller group because manatees prefer calm situations and it just more comfortable. We totally lucked out! My husband and I were the only ones who booked the semi private tour. Our Captains Lance and Memphis were amazing! Both were incredibly knowledgeable and fun to spend the morning with. It was an unseasonably warm February day, so the manatees were spread out through the bay and not hanging out in big groups at the springs. Lance and Memphis were determined to find some and away from any of the big groups. We scored!! We had a special moment with just my husband, myself, and Capt Lance in the water. No fighting crowds. No worries that someone would make too much noise and movement to scare the manatees off. Just the 3 off us in the water and a few manatees. Spend the extra money for a semi private or private tour. It really makes a huge difference! Make sure to ask for Lance and Memphis to guarantee that you have a memorable day. Thanks guys! You made our first manatee experience magical and we look forward to coming again soon.

Response from Host

Feb 2018

Thank you for taking the time to write such nice words about our experience and Captains. We appreciate your business. Happy Birthday to your husband!! Thanks for Coming